This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Asus K43U laptop.
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For full specifications see the Asus K43U specifications page.
| Name | Asus K43U |
| Processor | AMD Fusion APU E-350 (Dual Core)/C-50 (Dual Core) |
| Screen | 14” (1366×768) Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 8GB |
| HDD | up to 750GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW Blu-ray |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon® HD 6310 AMD Radeon® HD 6250 |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet 802.11 b/g/n or 802.11 b/g |
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Used regularly, no issues so far | Linux Mint 11 |
| Screen | Up/Down view angle limited otherwise OK | |
| HDD | using 320Gb disk. no problems | |
| Optical Drive | Reading:OK, Writing:Not Tested | |
| Graphics | 'AMD Unsupported Hardware' watermark after installing ATI official driver set. Not found how to remove it yet | |
| Sound | Occasionally has problem with Skype - otherwise no problems - using ALSA | |
| Ethernet | No problems noted | |
| Wireless | Used regularly. Not as sensitive as, say Acer 4755G but OK | |
| Bluetooth | Does not recognise | |
| Modem | Not Tested | |
| USB | Seems to need two sockets to power portable USB, otherwise no issues | |
| Card Reader | Sometimes does not recognise card if removed and then re-inserted | |
| Webcam | Clear and bright |
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